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J&K's Worrying Trend: Why Educated Youth Are Turning to Terrorism

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has expressed serious concern over educated individuals joining terrorist ranks. He stated that while corruption and terrorism remain significant challenges, the region will be made free from both. Sinha pointed to the successful containment of terrorism in Northeast India as a model. He also assured that security forces are conducting aggressive operations to dismantle militant networks and their funding sources.

Key Points: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Educated Youth Joining Terrorism

  • L-G Manoj Sinha cites the Northeast as an example where terrorism has been completely wiped out
  • He claims top militant commanders in J&K have been killed and local recruitment has ended
  • Sinha states security forces are aggressively targeting militants, OGWs, and their support networks
  • The L-G links drug smuggling funds to sustaining terrorism, with peddlers under scanner
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Educated people joining terrorism is worrisome: J&K L-G

J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha calls educated people joining terrorism a worrisome trend, vows to make the region free from militancy and corruption.

"Corruption and terrorism are big challenges in J&K, while some educated people joining terrorism is a worrisome development. - Lt Governor Manoj Sinha"

Jammu, Dec 17

Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha claimed that terrorism and corruption are big challenges in J&K, while some educated people joining terrorism is a worrisome development.

“Corruption and terrorism are big challenges in J&K, while some educated people joining terrorism is a worrisome development. However, J&K will be made terrorism and corruption-free,” claimed the L-G while attending the concluding function of the workshop on Basohli paintings held in IIM Jammu.

He cited the example of the Northeast, further claiming that terrorism had been “completely” wiped out there, while the Maoism problem has also been largely “contained”.

“The security forces alone cannot contain this. Everyone must make a collective effort,” he said.

The L-G also claimed that the top commanders of all militant organisations have been killed in J&K, while the local recruitment has ended.

He also said that Pakistanis are trying to facilitate infiltration, but they are not getting any success.

“Those who are already here will be killed soon. I can assure you. We should stop doing ‘Andar wala’ and ‘Bahar wala’. This will not serve our purpose and will lead to loss for J&K,” he said.

At the concluding function of the workshop on Basohli paintings, national and local artists attended the workshop, while the students of the IIM showed keen interest in the workshop.

More than 400 paintings will be permanently displayed in the IIM campus to highlight the relevance and the artistic excellence of Basohli paintings.

The L-G is also regularly chairing security review meetings, adding that the security forces and J&K Police are carrying out aggressive operations against militants, their Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and sympathisers to dismantle their support system in J&K.

Drug smugglers and drug peddlers are also on the scanners of the security forces, as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are used to sustain terrorism.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The L-G is right about collective effort. Security forces can only do so much. Society, families, and teachers have to play a bigger role in guiding the youth. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the government's efforts, simply saying "they will be killed soon" feels like a very militaristic approach. What about rehabilitation and addressing the root causes like unemployment? We need a more balanced strategy.
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Sarah B
It's good to hear that the focus is also on the drug trade funding terrorism. Cutting off the money supply is crucial. Hope the beautiful art of Basohli painting and such cultural initiatives give the youth a positive creative outlet.
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Vikram M
The claim about local recruitment ending seems a bit optimistic, no? We hear reports now and then. Transparency is important. That said, kudos to our forces for their relentless work. 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Corruption and terrorism go hand in hand. You can't solve one without the other. Hope the administration walks the talk on making J&K free from both. The development projects need to reach the common people, not just stay on paper.

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